SOUTH COBB HIGH SCHOOLPROFESSIONAL SCHOOL

COUNSELORS

11th Grade Guidance Lesson

Professional School Counseling Department Mission Statement

The mission of our Counseling Department is to help all students achieve personally/socially, academically and vocationally in order to be productive citizens in a global society. This is a four-year approach and is a collaborative effort that includes the support of students, parents, faculty and staff, central office and community stakeholders.

Professional School CounselingDepartment Goals

 To provide comprehensive programs to meet the needs of students and their families.

To eliminate unnecessary barriers for students to maximize their full potentials.

To use result-based data to deliver quality counseling service.

To utilize community resources/referrals when needed.

To provide flexible time for students to conference with a counselor.

To employ preventive measures to assist students.

Who is your school counselor?

2011-12 School YearFreshmen Dr. MosesRetained Freshmen Mrs. Bullock (Dept.

Chair)Sophomores Mr. ChungJuniors Ms. MedleySeniors Dr. Jackson

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL SENIOR YEAR?

HOW DO I PUT MY POST-SECONDARY PLAN INTO ACTION?

Essential Questions

Discussion Topics

High School Graduation RequirementsSenior course selectionPost-secondary optionsAdmissions requirements versus graduation

requirementsSAT/ACT/COMPASS/ASVABGraduation tests and EOCT’sCollege admissions processFinancial aid resources (HOPE)

2012 Graduation Requirementsfor students entering 9th grade in 2009

SUBJECT CREDITS REQUIRED REQUIRED COURSES

English 4 9th Lit American Lit Plus 2 more English courses

Math 4 Math 1 & Math II or GPS Alg. & GPS Geo. or Acc. Math I & IIPlus2 additional math credits

Science 4 BiologyPhysical Science or PhysicsChemistry, Earth Science, or Environmental SciencePlus 4th science course

Social Studies 3 US History World HistoryGovernment / Economics

Career TechLanguages and/orFine Art

3 Note: 2 credits of the same language are required for entrance into a college or university.

Health and PE .5.5

Health ½Personal Fitness ½

Electives 4

TOTAL 23

Which credits do I need to be promoted to a Senior

Complete the requirements for promotion to 11th grade 10 units including two full units each of state

required or core coursework in mathematics, science, and English.

Complete 16 credits

GHSGT Tests and EOCT’s

Juniors must pass the Georgia HS writing test. September 27, 2011 Make up-Feb. 29, 2012

Juniors who started ninth grade in 2009 must pass one EOCT in each of the four content areas or pass the corresponding subject test of the GHSGT.

Testing dates: English March 19, 2012 Math March 20, 2012 Science March 21, 2012 Social Studies March 22, 2012

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Let’s talk about…..

Post-graduation plans Post-secondary optionsAdmissions requirements versus graduation

requirementsSAT/ACT/COMPASS/ASVABCollege admissions processFinancial aid resources (HOPE)

•ON-THE-JOB TRAINING•MILITARY•TECHNICAL SCHOOL•2-YEAR COLLEGE•4-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

Post-secondary opportunities

What do I need to Know?

What’s my path after high school? What are the requirements to get there?What tests do I need to take?How do I pay for it?

Post-secondary opportunities

• On-the-job training• Military• Technical school• 2-year college• 4-year college/university

Graduation vs. Admissions Requirements

Graduation (minimum)Determined by

Georgia Department of Education

Tracked by you, your teachers, and your school counselor

Needed before you earn a diploma – you get it, you graduate

Must pass all the GHSGT or equivalent EOCT.

Admissions (above & beyond)

Determined by the individual college

Tracked by you – it is your responsibility to find out what the school wants

Needed before you can be admitted – no guarantees for admissions

Must take SAT or ACT or COMPASS

What test works for me?

ACT www.act.org

5 sections (math, English, science, reading and writing)

No penalty for guessing

36 maximum scoreAchievement test

SAT www.collegeboard.org

3 sections (math, reading, and writing)

Points deducted for incorrect answers

2400 maximum scoreAptitude test

Most colleges will accept either test. These tests are only required for admissions to four year colleges.

Students can take both.Students are responsible to register for all tests.

ACT and SAT DATES

www.act.orgSept. 10, 2011Oct. 22, 2011Dec. 10, 2011Feb. 11, 2012April 14, 2012June 9, 2012

Fee: 49.50Late Fee: 70.50

www.collegeboard.orgOct. 1, 2011Nov. 5, 2011Dec. 3, 2011Jan. 28, 2012March 10, 2012May 5, 2012June 2, 2012

Fee: 49.00Late Fee: 75.00

South Cobb

School Code:

110305

Other tests you may need

COMPASS – Placement exam required for entrance to two year and technical colleges

ASVAB – Aptitude exam required for entrance into the military that determines your eligibility for military jobs

Everyone who wants to walk at graduation must earn a high school diploma. This means they must pass one EOCT in

each of the four content areas or pass the corresponding

subject test of the GHSGT and pass the GHSWT.

How do I get to college?

Make a list of potential schoolsCompare your profile to the school’s

freshman profileReview each school’s application:

Online application (preferred) Transcript Application fee Recommendations (if needed)

Counselor Recommendation (or school evaluation) Teacher Recommendation (letter or form)

Know your applicatio

n deadlines!

•GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

– Do not have to be repaid– Based on specific requirements

•LOANS

– Need to be repaid after college•WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS

– Student has a job on campus– Money earned helps pay for college

FINANCIAL AIDE NIGHT

Ways I can pay for college…

Is there HOPE for me? Changing information

Scholarship3.0 Core GPA NeededTwo year or four year

degreeMust graduate from a

GA high schoolMust be a GA

resident for at least one year

Covers a percentage of tuition.

GrantNo GPA requirementTechnical certificate or

diplomaMust have a high

school diploma or GEDMust be a GA resident

for at least one yearCovers a percentage

of tuition and some fees

Apply for HOPE through FAFSA after January 1 of your senior year.

Is there HOPE for me?

Zell Miller Scholarship3.7 Core GPA Required1200 SAT Math and Reading/Verbal or 26

ACTTwo year or four year degreeMust graduate from a Georgia High SchoolCovers full tuition

Nuts and bolts of finding moneyWhere do I find money?My school counselor

and career centerGACollege411Websites such as

fastwebMy employer or my

parent’s employerMy college’s financial

aid officeCommunity resources

How do I get the money?

Apply early and often – scholarships have deadlines too!

Put together a resume and prepare a personal statement so you will be ready to apply

Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 of senior year!

Websites to bookmark

cobbk12.org/southcobb/ Click on the counseling link

GAcollege411.org Careercruising.com

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Other helpful websites

www.perterson.comwww.fastweb.comwww.schoolsoup.comwww.fafsa.ed.govwww.maldef.org/pdf/scholarship/pdf.

“Plan for the future because that is where you are going to spend the rest of your life.”

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